I found this film enjoyable, though the main problem was that it was dubbed in English - the DVD I rented from my video store failed to inform me they didn't have the original Chinese dialogue - I was mortified as I hate dubbed versions, though it was alright this time, though I won't be so forgiving next time.
Chien-lien Wu plays an assassin who doesn't know her real identity and all she knows is killing and simply does what she is told. However, she eventually longs for something more when she meets a simple chef where she eats noodles after every time she kills someone - I guess it is her form of relaxation.
I never thought I would see Chien-lien Wu in another film again - I saw her in Ang Lee's 'Eat Drink Man Woman' and loved her in the movie. She makes a decent action heroine here, portraying many emotions. She brings a sweet innocent essence to the film while also showing that innocence can also be misinterpreted to the naked eye.
The plot is kind of predictable and the performances - well I can't really judge them properly considering they were dubbed but I'm sure they would have done a decent job - I think I have to find the original version to really get the full essence of the performances. However, from what I viewed, it has a simple plot that moves at a reasonable pace and I didn't get bored by it. In fact, the main character is pretty likable so you really want her to find the freedom that she longs for.
It's a simple film with perhaps too much random shootings and killings, in particular from the Korean bad guy but there are some enjoyable shoot offs that keep you on the edge of your seat. This isn't a remarkable film but enjoyable nevertheless.
Chien-lien Wu plays an assassin who doesn't know her real identity and all she knows is killing and simply does what she is told. However, she eventually longs for something more when she meets a simple chef where she eats noodles after every time she kills someone - I guess it is her form of relaxation.
I never thought I would see Chien-lien Wu in another film again - I saw her in Ang Lee's 'Eat Drink Man Woman' and loved her in the movie. She makes a decent action heroine here, portraying many emotions. She brings a sweet innocent essence to the film while also showing that innocence can also be misinterpreted to the naked eye.
The plot is kind of predictable and the performances - well I can't really judge them properly considering they were dubbed but I'm sure they would have done a decent job - I think I have to find the original version to really get the full essence of the performances. However, from what I viewed, it has a simple plot that moves at a reasonable pace and I didn't get bored by it. In fact, the main character is pretty likable so you really want her to find the freedom that she longs for.
It's a simple film with perhaps too much random shootings and killings, in particular from the Korean bad guy but there are some enjoyable shoot offs that keep you on the edge of your seat. This isn't a remarkable film but enjoyable nevertheless.